The Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has renamed the iconic Charly Boy Bus Stop in Lagos after indigenous rapper and music icon, Olamide Baddo.
The renaming was officially announced by the Chairman of Bariga LCDA, Kolade Alabi David, during the commissioning of several community projects on Friday.
As part of the initiative, Ajidagan Street has also been renamed Olamide Adedeji Baddo Street.
“Ajidagan Street will now be called Olamide Adedeji Baddo Street. That means Charly Boy Bus Stop will now be called Baddo Bus-Stop, no more Charly Boy,” the chairman stated.
The decision was taken to honour Olamide’s contributions to the music industry and his deep roots in the Bariga community, where he grew up and began his music journey.
His influence on the younger generation and cultural identity of Bariga is believed to have inspired the change.
According to a report by Daily Post, veteran entertainer and the original inspiration for the previous name, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy reacted simply with, “Na dem sabi,”.
On social media, the renaming stirred heated debates.
A user identified as Ola on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “If the person behind this decision were truly born and raised in Bariga, they would know that the bus stop is actually known as Second Pedro Bus Stop—not Charly Boy Bus Stop.
This is a clear example of how political bitterness can distort historical and communal facts.”
Another user, AKIN OMO AKIN, added, “Nobody named it Charly Boy Bus Stop in the first place, Charly Boy named it after himself without any authorization from the local government.”
In addition to the tribute to Olamide Baddo, other streets and roads were renamed after notable Nigerian figures.
Ilaje Road is now Sunny Ade Road, named after the legendary musician, while Ifeanyi Street was changed to 9ice Street.
Furthermore, Community Road Akoka has been renamed Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road, Bariga Road becomes Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road, and Ayodele Street is now known as Tony Tetuila Street.
The Bariga LCDA seems focused on celebrating its musical and political icons, particularly those with ties to the area.
Olamide’s fans have widely praised the move, calling it a well-deserved honour for someone who has consistently represented Bariga on a global stage.
